Tarot Part 2

I was betraying my values and self-worth every day by choosing situations that I knew weren’t right for me.The old friend and I got stuck in a crazy power dynamic that led to her betraying me (kicking me out of the house), claiming that I had betrayed her. The two different friends I was working for took advantage of my willingness to give away my power and began expecting me to work for free or, in one case, have a relationship with her. I left both situations, and what do you know—both women felt betrayed by me!

It was an uncomfortable time, and I had the opportunity to look hard at my part in co-creating these situations and figuring out how to start again. When I understood how my self-betrayal had been mirrored in the actions of others, it was a light bulb moment. My life changed once I started honoring myself and taking back my power. The difficult people literally disappeared—and I stopped drawing the Ten.

The great thing about the Ten is that if you take the time to look at how and where it’s showing up in your life, you can turbocharge your personal growth by owning how your own mental patterns are taking you down. This card can mean that the end of a challenging situation is near, that the horizon will clear, and that the death of some ideas or aspects of your life will yield something new.

Now when I draw the Ten, I’m quick to check in with my mental constructs in whatever area the card is indicating. Is something over? Is it time to move on? Am I self-betraying, killing myself off with a critical voice or fear? The Ten helps us be aware—sometimes, though not always, through hardship—of just how we are limiting our own existence. Eighty percent of the time, it’s a warning to heed rather than a harbinger of doom. It’s the Universe saying—hey, take a look at your thoughts and what you are creating.

I would have loved to have a helpful Tarot guide support me through this time and help me understand the Ten. The best thing to do if you are facing challenges or drawing cards you don’t understand is to get a professional reading. Even if it’s just a short chat session, you can feel supported and get the clarity to help you move forward. The “scary” cards don’t have to be bad; sometimes, they are the biggest helpers in the deck.